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Samuel Reese Crabtree Sr.
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Sam was born January 21, 1938, in Hensley, WV, a son of the late Lewis and Clarrisa Blankenship Crabtree. He was a retired coal miner, and loved hunting, fishing, and wood working.
In addition to his parents Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Crabtree; brothers, Wayne, Dallas, and Abert Crabtree; sisters, Lillian Blaylock, Cora Blankenship, and Mavis Newman.
Survivors include four children, Sammy (Jennifer) Crabtree of Johnson City, TN, Joel Crabtree of Rural Retreat, VA, Diane Hall Letner of Rural Retreat, VA, and Marty Crabtree of the home; four grandchildren, Emily Crabtree, Gracie Crabtree, Rennie Hall, and Allison Letney; and two sisters, Doris Mullins of Wytheville, VA, and Carol Crabtree of Chicago, IL.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 3 o'clock with Reverend John Hunt officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Crabtree Cemetery at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Friends may visit with the family Saturday, August 10, 2024 after 6 p.m. at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther, WV.
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com
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